Leadership
President - Grant Fritchey (2009 & 2010)
Has twenty years experience in IT. That time was spent in technical support, development and database
administration. For the last eight years I have been working at a major insurance company as a DBA.
I am a Microsoft MVP. I write articles for publication at SQL Server Central, Simple-Talk,
PASS and SQL Server Standard. I have published two books, Dissecting SQL Server Execution Plans and
SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled. I am curently working on a third book
called Beginning SQL Server 2008 Administration.
Membeship Director - John Miner (2009 & 2010)
Has twenty years of data processing and proven project management experience, specializing in the banking,
health care, and government areas. His architecture expertise encompasses all phases of the project life cycle,
including design, development, implementation, and maintenance of systems.
His credentials include a Masters degree in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island with
concentrations in database technologies and programming languages. He has Microsoft Certificates for
Database Administration (MCDBA) and System Admistration (MCSA).
John is currently a Senior ETL Architect at Citizens Bank working with a variety of tools such as SSIS, IWAY and
DataStage. When he is not busy informing the members of current events, he spends time with his wife and daughter
enjoying outdoor activities.
Treasurer - Barbara Sampson (2009 & 2010)
Has over ten years of database experience and currently holds the position of Principle
SQL Developer with FM Global. Drawing on her experience she currently specialized in SSIS development, T-SQL and project management.
Prior to starting her career at FM Global, she spent several years as a Marketing Database Analyst where her T-SQL
and DTS skills were refined. She has a Bachelors Degree in Management and an Associate's degree in Computer Science.
She has been a member of SNESSUG since its inception and currently holds the office of the treasurer for the second
consecutive year. When she is not busy finding sponsors for our monthly meetings, she likes to sail, golf and
snowboard, season dependant of course."
Membeship Director - Raghuram (AJ) Dharmapuri (2010)
He has seven years of experience in the IT industry. AJ is a Sr. Development Database Administrator with FM Global.
Before joining FM Global, he worked for over 5 years for diverse range of organizations, including Oracle and SAP Labs in the CRM space
with main focus on databases. In his current role he designs, develops, tunes & manages all versions of SQL Server databases along
with working with developers on SSIS & SSRS tools.
AJ joined SNESSUG as a member in 2007 and was elected to office this year. When he is not busy finding eminent speakers for our meetings,
he contributes articles to popular technical sites. During his free time, AJ loves to travel and enjoys adventure activities such as skydiving,
river rafting, camping and hiking.